We go to Bistro 301 often, as it is close to 2 of our favorite places; Actors Theatre & the Yum Ctr. I am so pleased with the menu(much locally sourced)variety & preparation, staff and welcoming atmosphere. They try in every way to accomodate their guests. Thank you Matt & all!

Posted 12/24/2014 @ Bistro 301

Bistro 301 is such a pleasant place to enjoy a good meal. The wall colors, the glittering glassware in the bar that can be seen from the dining room and the warm red colors and black tables create such a rich and welcoming feeling. The food is excellent and always very pretty on the plate-especially the shrimp & grits. The owner always is welcoming.

James was born in Pensacola, FL and raised in Nashville Tn. He took an interest in cooking at an early age, helping his mother in the kitchen with dinner and spending time cooking with his grandmother in Texas. Having set out on his own at 18, he worked at Bailey’s Sports Bar for several years learning every position in the restaurant. Having always had an interest in the arts, he craved to work at a more upscale restaurant, being able to express some creativity and learning from more experienced and inspired chefs. He took a job at Lynn’s Paradise Café, working sauté in the mornings. He then ventured on to Deke’s Marketplace Grill working under John Varanese. Deke’s became Bistro 301 in 2005 and James became the head chef that year. His focus on cuisine is traditional classic pairings with a twist, from Spanish to Greek or traditional French with everything in between.